SA20 2023: Match 8, DUR vs PRL Match Prediction – Who will win today’s SA20 match between DUR vs PRL?

Durban's Super Giants (DUR) will be hosting Paarl Royals (PRL) in the eighth match of the SA20 2023 at the Kingsmead in Durban on Sunday (January 15). Durban's Super Giants registered a big five-wicket win over MI Cape Town in their last match after losing the opening clash against Joburg Super Kings.

Kyle Mayers shined with both bat and ball while Heinrich Klaasen scored crucial 36 runs off 22 balls against Cape Twon to easily chase the 153-run target with 21 balls remaining.

Paarl Royals also recorded a big win over Joburg Super Kings in their second game after losing the opening clash against MI Cape Town.

Check out: DUR vs PRL Live Scorecard

Bjorn Fortuin and Evan Jones took three wickets each to bowl Super Kings out for just 81 runs and then star opener Jos Buttler smashed 29* off 21 balls to chase the target down with seven wickets remaining in just 10.3 overs. The win propelled the Royals to the top of the league table with five points from the opening two games.

Match Details:

Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

Date & Time: January 15, 5:00 PM IST

Telecast & Streaming Details:  Sports18 and JioCinema app

Pitch Report: 

The venue of Kingsmead offers a balanced surface for both batters and bowlers in T20 cricket. The average first innings score at the venue is 142 runs with a good amount of help for the pace bowlers. But the first match of the ongoing tournament here witnessed a high-scoring clash with Super Kings scoring 190 runs while batting first and Durban's Super Giants scoring 174 runs while chasing.

Probable Playing XIs for DUR vs PRL:

Durban's Super Giants:

Kyle Mayers, Quinton de Kock (c & wk), Wiaan Mulder, Heinrich Klaasen, Jason Holder, Dwaine Pretorius, Keemo Paul, Keshav Maharaj, Prenelan Subrayen, Hardus Viljoen, Reece Topley

Paarl Royals:

Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk), Wihan Lubbe, Dane Vilas, David Miller (c), Eoin Morgan, Ferisco Adams, Evan Jones, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi

Probable Best Performers from DUR vs PRL:

Probable best batter: Jos Buttler

England's white-ball captain scored the highest 29* off 21 balls while chasing an 82-run target against Super Kings in the last match. He also scored crucial 51 runs off 42 balls against MI Cape Town in the opening match and leads the scoring chart for Royals with 80 runs from two innings.

Probable best bowler: Prenelan Subrayen

The 29-year-old uncapped South African offspinner took two big wickets against MI Cape Town while conceding just 29 runs in the last match. He also grabbed two wickets against the Super Kings in the opening clash and maintains an economy rate of 7.85 after two outings.

Today's Match Prediction: Paarl Royals to win the match

Check Out: DUR vs PRL Dream11 Prediction

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

For a better experience: Download the CricTracker app from the IOS App Store and Google Play Store